Highland Lofts
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I like BLC-2.
I buy it when I see it.
I do have a decent stash of 4198.
I buy it when I see it.
I do have a decent stash of 4198.
I'll throw one out from left field... AA2520. It meters beautifully out of my 750, and it works well in all of my rifles.Basically If you had to choose one rifle powder and one only to have to use the rest of the time you are able to enjoy this incredible hobby what would it be...
Its an incredibly easy choice for me, it would have to be IMR 8208 XBR, it really is the one powder I can't live without. I load so many cartridges with it, and can use it in many more that I currently use another powder for.
I load it in 6.5 Grendel, 25 GPC, 7mm Valkyrie, 30 Rem AR, and .223.
If you answer this question, thousands of persons that read your response will now compete against you on your next purchase, making your preference MORE EXPENSIVE & less available. Can we please refrain from self-throat slitting threads??
If I had to go with the bigger rifles the H4831.
Same here. While not optimal, IMR-4064 is versatile. Great accuracy in .223, but low velocity. Works well in .243 Win, especially with lighter bullets, great in .308 Win. Low velocity in .338 Federal. Lower velocity in .270 Win and .270 WSM, but okay accuracy.IMR4064
Smokeless is a passing fad. Swiss 3f is the only rifle powder we need - and in modern America, it's half the price of smokeless.Isn't black powder the only real choice,
I used a lot of it for some European rounds like 9.3X74R and similar. It shoots great, but the one fault is it's a bit subject to extreme temperatures. Here in NV and in CA that's not a problem usually. It's been a versatile powder for my applications. I like it.Same here. While not optimal, IMR-4064 is versatile. Great accuracy in .223, but low velocity. Works well in .243 Win, especially with lighter bullets, great in .308 Win. Low velocity in .338 Federal. Lower velocity in .270 Win and .270 WSM, but okay accuracy.
Still prefer TAC in shorter cases, and slower burners in longer/larger cases.
Nope nope nope can’t do it
My 30-30 and European 9.3X72R get 2520 and 3031. The 3031 was originally concocted for the 30-30. 2520 is a versatile powder.I'll throw one out from left field... AA2520. It meters beautifully out of my 750, and it works well in all of my rifles.
I have used 69gr RMR in .223 with that powder to great effect. That powder and bullet have consistently performed, and given me my best groups. Who knows... if the Peoples Republic of Illinois has a regime change, I may get to load that round again.
AA2520 isn't the absolute best in my .308, but it is darn close!
I can also use it in 30-30. There are better options for this cartridge, but with the right bullet, 2520 does just fine in the ol' Marlin.
Yeah, that’s an issue and a few folks have mentioned it. But the thing is, hand loading is a purpose-driven hobby. We put holes in things. It all depends on your circumstances and I have to admit, my point of view is skewed. I’m a little lucky living here in Florida when it comes to rifles. I currently load for these:Agreed.
For rifles I load from .223 to .45-100 (2.6") isn't going to happen with 1 powder.
It's pretty good in 45-70' there maybe a better Powder for the 45-70 now but most shooters don't have rifles strong enough to find what the limit for each power there is.A jack of all trades is often a master of none. IMR 3031 is quite universal but I am not sure I have ever found it to be the best at anything.
I will say this, if 3031 was the only powder I had, I would not only have less powder on hand, I'd also have fewer firearms. That would go for any single powder though.
In all seriousness you can load any case up with black powder and be fine.Smokeless is a passing fad. Swiss 3f is the only rifle powder we need - and in modern America, it's half the price of smokeless.
I agree, but my wife would skin me alive with all the fumes wafting out of the bathroom...rotten egg smells from washing out barrels.In all seriousness you can load any case up with black powder and be fine.